Ohio State Beats Maryland, Box Score Stats, Highlights, Draft Stock for Jeremiah Smith, Sayin

Jeremiah Smith and the Ohio State Buckeyes dominated the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday, cruising to a 45-16 win at home.

No. 5 Ohio State entered Saturday's matchup as a big 33.5-point favorite over Maryland, according to FanDuel Sportsbook , delivering for Ohio Stadium fans with a 29-point victory.

The Buckeyes offense racked up 449 total yards, but its defense was just as dominant, holding Maryland to a mere 146 yards of offense and 10 first downs.

3. (5) Ohio State: 3-0 (CONF), 5-1 (OVR)

18. Michigan State: 0-3 (CONF), 2-4 (OVR)

Smith, the current favorite in the Heisman Trophy race, leads the pack as the -220 favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook . He also leads the Buckeyes all-time in all three major receiving categories: receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.

Entering Saturday's matchup, Smith led all of college football with nine touchdowns and 823 receiving yards on 44 receptions.

Smith's talent is catching the attention of NFL scouts as he emerges as a top prospect in the 2027 NFL draft class. ESPN's Mel Kiper projected the junior wide receiver as the No. 1 overall pick in his latest mock draft (3:50 mark), placing him ahead of other top prospects, including Darian Mensah, CJ Carr and Trinidad Chambliss.

Ohio State's lopsided win over Maryland further boosted Smith's draft stock, as he added two touchdowns and 93 yards on just four receptions.

Smith's standout performances wouldn't be possible without help from an equally talented quarterback in Sayin, who finished the win over the Terrapins with four touchdown passes and 242 passing yards while completing 62 percent of his attempts.

Sayin is also on the Heisman watch list, though a +3000 underdog to win the award, per FanDuel Sportsbook . The junior entered Saturday throwing for 1,530 yards and 13 touchdowns with just one interception on a hail mary, showcasing impressive efficiency through the first half of the season.

ESPN's Jordan Reid recently ranked Sayin as the 10th-most valuable quarterback prospect, projecting him to be selected late in the second round or early in the third round of the NFL draft.

Ohio State took a commanding 31-10 lead into halftime, scoring on five of its seven first-half possessions.

Smith hauled in two touchdown receptions, covering 33 and 40 yards, adding a flashy one-handed catch to power the Buckeyes' offense.

Sayin also connected with tight end Nate Roberts on a 68-yard touchdown strike, while fellow tight end Mason Williams added to the scoring before the break.

Sayin threw just his second interception of the season in the third quarter, as Maryland's Daniel Wingate returned the pick 52 yards for a touchdown.

Ohio State running back Bo Jackson made up for the mistake on the ensuing possession, capping the third quarter with a 25-yard rushing touchdown to give the Buckeyes a commanding 38-16 lead heading into the final quarter.

Jackson sealed the win with his second rushing touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter.

Ohio State will hit the road next Saturday to face the No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers, with kickoff scheduled for noon ET.